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WHO'S WHO IN AMERICA: Vol. XII. 1922-1923. Edited by A.

N. Marquis. (Stanley Paul. $7.50 net.) This excellent book of reference passes into a new edition every two years. The present issue, as compact, compre- hensive and accurate as ever, contains 24,278 biographies. The Chicago editor wisely eliminates hundreds of entries, referring especially to ex-legislators and ex-officials, in order to make room for biographies of men who have come into prominence since 1920. One in eight of the entries is new. It may be noted that of the 24,278 leading Americans, as selected by Mr. Marquis, 44.5 were born in England, 134 in Scotland, 26 in Wales, 142 in Ireland, and 849 in Germany. Other countries contribute few to the list.